Rubber Sheeting has Multiple Uses

Rubber has long been known as a truly versatile material with excellent insulation and tensility properties. So, rubber sheets are used in diverse applications at home and in the office or even factory. Some applications require rubber-to-metal bonding or stainless steel bonded to rubber which is best done out of rubber sheeting. This helps in dampening vibration and helps in reduction of noise in a factory setting. Rubber is processed in a variety of ways to construct some products out of it. Some of the very common types are lathe-cut, injection molded, custom molded and also in many other forms.

Rubber grommets used in automobiles, electric wires, cords and ropes and even in furniture, surgical instruments and crafts to keep things positioned can be made from rubber sheets. Rubber sheeting as a material has an innate elastic property that helps in making excellent grommet rings and washers. Using rubber washers can be ideal to fill in the left space between two machines or appliances. However, they are not suitable for holding the weight of heavy machines.

Rubber sheeting has often been used to line artificial ponds in gardens. Many raised ponds, which at first appear to be constructed entirely of bricks and cement, are actually lined inside. The best reliability comes with rubber sheeting known as butyl, but PVC and LDPE (low-density polyethylene) sheets are also to be recommended. Buy lengths with a guarantee of 20 years or more. Why just ponds? You can use rubber sheets as roofing material too.

Rubber sheets can be used to make rubber tracks for tractors and snowmobiles. They can also be used to make waterproof sheets to lay under the sheets of infants and small children. Parents are well aware of the importance of keeping the mattress of the baby dry and cozy. At the other end of the spectrum are sports equipment. Table tennis rackets are made out of laminated wood and can sometimes include high-tech components like acrylate, fiberglass and titanium. They must adhere to specific dimensions and are covered with a rubber sheet on either one or two sides.